After another weekend of drama across Europe's top leagues, we look at the biggest winners and losers as we finish the business end of the season.
Sunday, 30 April 2023
Mason: Boot to Skipp's head 'clear red' for Jota
Ryan Mason said Diogo Jota should have been sent off before scoring Liverpool's stoppage time winner in a 4-3 victory against Tottenham on Sunday.
Klopp: Ref's response to Reds' revelry 'not OK'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp accused referee Paul Tierney of saying something "that is not OK" during Sunday's win over Spurs.
Liverpool rescue three points, chase top four finish after surviving epic Spurs comeback
Liverpool avoided a disaster after giving up a three-goal lead and scoring a dramatic 94th minute winner to see off a remarkable Spurs comeback.
Klopp aims dig at Chelsea woes: 'Good to see'
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said "it is good to see" that Chelsea's prodigious investment has not equated to positive results.
Spain FA chief: Messi return would be 'welcomed'
Lionel Messi would be "welcomed with open arms" if he decides to return to LaLiga, Royal Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales said.
Saturday, 29 April 2023
Toulouse rout Nantes to win 1st-ever French Cup
Toulouse hammered holders Nantes 5-1 in the French Cup final at the Stade de France to secure the club's first major trophy on Saturday.
As 15-year-old Lamine Yamal makes history, Barcelona get back on track over hapless Betis
Barcelona took another step towards a first LaLiga title since 2019 in a win that saw a 15-year-old become the youngest to debut for the Catalans.
How Premier League clubs can qualify for Europe this season
The Premier League season is in the final stretch, and the race for a place in Europe is starting to hot up. Here's how qualification works.
Madrid bounce back after Girona shock as Benzema rewrites record books
Real Madrid showed no ill effects from their defeat to Girona last week, as Karim Benzema climbed ever higher in LaLiga's goal-scoring record books.
LIVE: Saturday's Premier League 3 p.m. kick off
Follow live updates as Brighton take on Wolves, and Brentford host Nottingham Forest.
Klopp hits out at Liverpool's social media critics
Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp hit out at people who criticise the club on social media platforms and said fans should not "panic" about this season.
'Angry' Chelsea players baffled by form - Sterling
Chelsea's players are struggling to find answers for their poor run of form this season, according to forward Raheem Sterling.
Friday, 28 April 2023
Napoli fans told not to celebrate title on Vesuvius
Napoli fans preparing to celebrate the club's first Italian league title since 1990 have been told to steer clear of Mount Vesuvius volcano.
Pulisic, Maguire, Van de Beek among players who need a new club this summer
As we near the summer transfer window, which high-profile players have struggled this season and could benefit from a change?
Thursday, 27 April 2023
Spurs show some fight against Man United to give them a glimmer of hope
With fans from both sides voicing displeasure over the clubs' owners, it was Tottenham's players who showed some fight against Man United.
Haaland lets his hair down, Ronaldo's crisis in Saudi Arabia, Champions League in the USA and more
Here are the biggest takeaways and talking points from the soccer world in this week's Onside/Offside column by Luis Miguel Echegaray.
The VAR Review: John Stones onside, Thiago handball penalty
In the midweek VAR Review: How was John Stones onside against Arsenal? Should West Ham have got a penalty for handball by Liverpool's Thiago?
Wednesday, 26 April 2023
ECA player-release stance threatens WWC prep
The ECA has said European clubs should not release their players to Women's World Cup teams until July 10, 10 days prior to the tournament.
Wrexham ask Bale to come out of retirement for 'one last magical season'
Will five-time Champions League winner Gareth Bale be the next star to come out of retirement at Wrexham? The club's owners put it to him directly.
How football saboteur Mendilibar turned Sevilla from relegation fodder to Europa League contenders
Sevilla knocked Man United out of the Europa League and are firing on all cylinders again in Spain. Here's the man who's making it happen.
Man United have a De Gea dilemma. Will it force Ten Hag to sign a new goalkeeper?
David de Gea remains a good goalkeeper for Manchester United. The question for manager Erik ten Hag is whether that's enough.
Transfer Talk: Liverpool confident they'll beat rivals to signing Chelsea's Mount
Liverpool are confident they lead the race for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Tuesday, 25 April 2023
NYCFC's 'Taty' revels in 'dream night' vs. Madrid
Valentin "Taty" Castellanos called his four-goal haul for Girona against Real Madrid on Tuesday a "dream night" culminating in a 4-2 victory.
West Ham thrash Wilshere's Arsenal in YC final
West Ham United thrashed Arsenal 5-1 in Tuesday's FA Youth Cup final at the Emirates Stadium to lift the trophy for the first time since 1999.
LIVE: Leeds vs. Leicester in Premier League
James Maddison returns for the Foxes as both Leeds and Leicester look to move away from the relegation zone - follow live.
Man City vs. Arsenal preview: Players to watch, tactics, predictions and more
ESPN writers Rob Dawson and James Olley discuss the major talking points ahead of the potential title-decider between Man City and Arsenal.
UEFA chief: UCL matches in U.S. are 'possible'
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said he is open to a discussion about playing significant Champions League games in the United States.
Marcelo Gallardo left River Plate a legend. Will 'Napoleon' get a chance in Europe?
Marcelo Gallardo is a rare example of a coach who stayed with a club for a long time. Can his success at River Plate now lead to Europe?
Monday, 24 April 2023
Ronaldo held goalless as Al Nassr exit Saudi Cup
Al Nassr are out of the Saudi King Cup of Champions after a 1-0 loss to a 10-man Al-Wehda side in the semifinals on Monday night.
Ancelotti: Madrid pitch 'suffering' ahead of UCL
Real Madrid will replace the pitch at the Bernabeu for the fifth time this season ahead of their Champions League semifinal with Manchester City.
The VAR Review: Jesus penalties for Arsenal, Faes handball claim
A look at the big VAR rulings in the Premier League, including two possible Arsenal penalties in injury time in their draw with Southampton.
Bundesliga title race takes new twist, Tottenham collapse, Wrexham's Hollywood ending: Weekend Review
After another weekend of drama across Europe's top leagues, we look at the biggest winners and losers as we finish the business end of the season.
Sunday, 23 April 2023
VAR rules out two Juve goals in loss to Napoli
A stoppage-time goal by forward Giacomo Raspadori earned runaway Serie A leaders Napoli a 1-0 victory at Juventus on Sunday.
Transfer Talk: Liverpool, Man City push as Chelsea debate Mount's pay demands
Mason Mount is in talks with Chelsea over his pay demands for an extension, and Liverpool or Man City might swoop in. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Man Utd will 'give everything' to stop City Treble
Erik ten Hag said Manchester United "will give everything" to stop Manchester City replicating their 1999 Treble after reaching the FA Cup final.
Rampant Newcastle hit Tottenham for six to go third
Newcastle obliterated top-four rivals Tottenham with a five-goal salvo in the opening 21 minutes on the way to a 6-1 rout.
Lukaku's ban quashed in statement against racism
Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku will play in the Coppa Italia semifinal second leg against Juventus on Wednesday.
'King Kazu' makes Oliveirense debut aged 56
Former Japan striker Kazuyoshi Miura added yet another achievement to his age-defying career on Saturday.
Saturday, 22 April 2023
Transfer Talk: Newcastle aim to sign Raphinha amid Barcelona financial woes
Newcastle United were interested in Raphinha before he moved from Leeds to Barcelona. Now they're ready to try again. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Welcome to the Football League! How Wrexham, under Reynolds and McElhenney, won promotion
Wrexham's story is an incredible one, and not just because of their Hollywood owners. After 15 years of pain, they're back in the Football League.
Lens boost Champions hopes with Monaco win
Lois Openda shone as RC Lens boosted their Champions League hopes with a 3-0 home win against Monaco, one of their direct rivals for a spot in Europ
LIVE: Chelsea vs. Barcelona
Chelsea host Barcelona in the first leg of the Women's Champions League semifinal - follow live
Guardiola shuts down treble talk for 'tired' City
Pep Guardiola said Manchester City are 'far away' from winning the treble and added that his players are tired ahead of the FA Cup semifinal.
Friday, 21 April 2023
Transfer Talk: PSG's €150m offer aims to beat Chelsea in race to sign Osimhen
PSG are ready to offer €150m to Napoli for Victor Osimhen's move in order to fend off interest from other big clubs. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Arsenal have now ceded the title race after losing their focus -- again.
The trend of losing composure continued for Arsenal. A furious rally with Southampton fell short and now Manchester City control the title race.
Ten Hag defends 'example' Maguire after blunder
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has defended captain Harry Maguire as an "example" for the rest of his squad after the defender's latest error.
Women's Champions League enters a new era with Chelsea, Wolfsburg, Barcelona, Arsenal final four
This year's Women's Champions League semifinals have a different feel as new teams are breaking through, forcing the established elite to revamp.
Can emergency host Argentina win Under-20 World Cup and follow in Messi's footsteps?
Politics rewarded Argentina with U20 World Cup duties despite not initially qualifying. Will Mascherano's side emulate Messi & Co. and win a title?
Thursday, 20 April 2023
Ten Hag blasts Utd for 'unacceptable' lack of fight
Erik ten Hag has accused his Manchester United players of lacking fight after they were dumped out of the Europa League by Sevilla.
Dybala nets huge goal as Roma move on in UEL
AS Roma booked a spot in the Europa League semifinals after defeating Dutch side Feyenoord Rotterdam 4-1 on Thursday for a 4-2 aggregate win.
Man Utd gift Pope Francis signed Martinez shirt
Pope Francis, a soccer fan like most Argentines, was all smiles when he was presented with a signed Man United jersey at the Vatican Thursday.
How Premier League clubs can qualify for Europe this season
The Premier League season is in the final stretch, and the race for a place in Europe is starting to hot up. Here's how qualification works.
LIVE: Man United travel to Seville for Europa League quarterfinals
Marcus Rashford on the bench while Jadon Sancho starts as Manchester United face to Sevilla in the Europa League quarterfinal second leg - follow live.
Bobbleheads, cornhole sets and more: How the USWNT grows into a profitable brand
Whether or not the USWNT wins the Women's World Cup again in 2023, they are already winning off the field with new revenue-driving brand deals.
Wednesday, 19 April 2023
Milan derby awaits Inter after ousting Benfica
Inter drew 3-3 with Benfica Wednesday to win their Champions League quarterfinal 5-3 on aggregate and will face rivals AC Milan in the last four.
England captain Williamson limps off for Arsenal
England captain Leah Williamson limped off with a potentially serious injury during Arsenal's WSL fixture against Manchester United on Wednesday.
Ten Hag warns Utd to keep their cool vs. Sevilla
Erik ten Hag has warned his Manchester United players to learn their lesson and keep their cool against Sevilla in their Europa League second leg.
Ex-Wales star eyes football return with Wrexham
Ex-Wales forward Hal Robson-Kanu has offered to come out of retirement and play for Wrexham with his salary donated to charity.
Ronaldo avoids red card as Al Nassr lose again
Cristiano Ronaldo avoided a potential red card after pulling down an opponent by the neck during Al Nassr's 2-0 defeat to Al-Hilal on Tuesday.
Tuesday, 18 April 2023
Gundogan undecided on future amid Barca links
Ilkay Gundogan said contract talks are ongoing with Manchester City, but he is not yet close to announcing where he will play next season.
LIVE: Chelsea face Real Madrid in 2nd leg of the Champions League quarterfinal
Chelsea have their work cut out as Real Madrid lead 2-0 on aggregate ahead of their Champions League quarterfinal second leg - follow live.
Utd's Martinez undergoes successful surgery
Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez has successfully undergone surgery after being ruled out for the remainder of the season.
Chelsea's resilience and work ethic has them competing for a Treble
The resilience of Chelsea Women has again been a major theme of the WSL season. How do they do it? And can they finish with a Treble?
Monday, 17 April 2023
Argentina named new hosts for U20 World Cup
The Under-20 World Cup will be played in Argentina, FIFA said on Monday, following the decision to strip Indonesia of hosting rights.
Roma sack CEO amid probe into transfer deals
AS Roma said on Monday they have sacked CEO Pietro Berardi, a decision taken days after prosecutors seized documents at the Serie A club.
Laporta: Barcelona victim of smear campaign
"Barcelona have never acted with the intention of influencing competitions to gain a sporting advantage," Joan Laporta told reporters.
The VAR Review: Harry Maguire handball, West Ham penalty vs. Arsenal
A look at the big VAR rulings in the Premier League, including a possible handball penalty against Man United's Harry Maguire at Nottingham Forest.
Run, Robben, Run! Netherlands, Bayern great finishes marathon in under 3 hours
Arjen Robben proved he still has the pace that made him one of the world's best wingers by completing the Rotterdam Marathon in under three hours.
Hamstring injury ends Kim Little's Arsenal season
Arsenal captain Kim Little will miss the rest of the season due to a hamstring injury, the Women's Super League (WSL) club said on Monday.
Sunday, 16 April 2023
Emery's Aston Villa are surging, Dortmund sunk again, Basque derby magic: Weekend Review
Whether its teams nearing titles, Champions League spots, or just survival, plenty of drama across Europe's big leagues. It's ESPN's Weekend Review.
Transfer Talk: Leipzig, Milan circling as Arsenal consider Balogun's future
Arsenal loanee Folarin Balogun has excelled in Ligue 1 this season, leading to questions over the striker's future. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Arsenal throw away two-goal lead again as Saka penalty miss proves costly
Arsenal handed the initiative to Manchester City in the Premier League title race after allowing a 2-0 lead to slip against West Ham to draw 2-2.
LIVE: West Ham host leaders Arsenal
All the action from the London Stadium as West Ham host Premier League leaders Arsenal. ESPN has the updates.
Lazio star Immobile in hospital after car crash
Lazio's Ciro Immobile is under observation in hospital after he fractured his rib and hurt his back in a car crash in Rome, the Serie A club said.
Saturday, 15 April 2023
Transfer Talk: Man City seek assurances from Bellingham ahead of record move
Man City want assurances over Jude Bellingham's desire to play under manager Pep Guardiola before making a £130m move. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Lloris: 'Sad' for Spurs fans to boo Sanchez
Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris said the club's fans booing of Davinson Sanchez during Saturday's home loss to Bournemouth was "sad" for everyone.
Madrid maintain LaLiga focus despite European distraction
A LaLiga trip to Cadiz could've been easy to overlook sandwiched between two Champions League quarterfinals, but Real Madrid came home 2-0 winners.
Haaland continues record pace in Man City win
Erling Haaland added a brace in Man City's win over Leicester that puts him on track for a historic scoring season.
Lampard's return to Chelsea turns sour as Brighton show the tables have turned
Chelsea lost their third game in a row under Frank Lampard, with Brighton showing how they have grown since they lost Graham Potter to the Blues.
Wrexham manager in 'cheat' row with GK over red
Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson was caught up in a "cheat" row with opposition goalkeeper Laurie Walker at the end of the team's 0-0 draw at Barnet
LIVE: Chelsea take on Brighton at Stamford Bridge
Danny Welbeck evened for Brighton against Chelsea before the break at Stamford Bridge - follow live on ESPN.
Sources: U.S.-based Carlyle in Utd takeover race
American based investment firm Carlyle are interested in purchasing a minority stake in Manchester United, sources have told ESPN.
Friday, 14 April 2023
Transfer Talk: Chelsea, Bayern Munich chase Gavi amid Barcelona financial woes
Chelsea and Bayern Munich have started negotiations with 18-year-old Barcelona star Gavi. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Depor's Lucas Perez: The local boy sought by Barca, back to rescue his boyhood club
It took him more than a decade and a rollercoaster journey, but Lucas Perez gave it his all to play for his hometown club and he's finally home.
Klopp slams big-money signings with Ferrari rant
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has likened talk of big-money signings to a five-year-old asking for a Ferrari for Christmas.
Juve GK 'fine' after leaving pitch with chest pains
Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny said "everything is fine" after he left the field in tears with chest pains in their Europa League tie.
Brazilian Serie A primed for its most competitive year yet
The start of the Brazilian Serie A is upon us, and the fans are anticipating a captivating and fiery season unlike any other.
Thursday, 13 April 2023
Transfer Talk: Bayern Munich to make big offer to woo Kane from Premier League
Harry Kane is reportedly eyeing the Premier League goals record, but Bayern Munich think they can convince him. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Man Utd face crisis with Martinez, Varane injuries
Manchester United face an injury crisis ahead of the season run-in after Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane were hurt in the draw with Sevilla.
From own goals to cards, Man United make Europa League difficult for themselves
With own goals, yellow card suspension and injuries piling up, Man United couldn't have made the Europa League quarterfinals much harder.
Ref avoids ban for apparent elbow on Robertson
Premier League assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis will face no discipline from the FA after appearing to elbow Liverpool's Andy Robertson.
2023 Women's World Cup: Sophia Smith, Lauren James lead breakout players
The 2023 Women's World Cup will boast lots of younger stars -- like Sophia Smith -- alongside the A-list. Here are 15 players that could dominate.
Wednesday, 12 April 2023
Transfer Talk: Gundogan rejects Man City, has decided on Barcelona move
Ilkay Gundogan is turning down every Man City offer as he has his mind set on a Barcelona move. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Spalletti: Osimhen will 100% be fit for Milan leg 2
Victor Osimhen will "100%" be available for Napoli's Champions League quarterfinal second leg against AC Milan, manager Luciano Spalletti said.
LIVE: All Italian affair as Napoli face Milan
An all Serie A clash as Napoli take on Milan in the Champions League quarterfinals. ESPN has updates throughout.
Tuesday, 11 April 2023
Wiegman: 1st England loss big learning moment
England women's manager Sarina Wiegman hopes the team will learn from their surprise loss to Australia on Tuesday ahead of this summer's World Cup.
Pep 'emotionally destroyed' after win over Bayern
Pep Guardiola said he was left emotionally destroyed after Manchester City's dominant Champions League victory over Bayern Munich.
Sources: Liverpool pull out of Bellingham race
Liverpool will not pursue a move for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham this summer, sources have confirmed to ESPN's Mark Ogden.
Advantage Inter after UCL win over Benfica
Inter Milan struck in the second half to earn a 2-0 win at Benfica in their Champions League quarter-final, first leg.
Transfer Talk: Leipzig eye Balogun if Nkunku joins Chelsea
Folarin Balogun is now on RB Leipzig's shortlist as they look to sign a replacement for Christopher Nkunku. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Australia's upset win over England changes the conversation of World Cup faves
100 days out from the Women's World Cup, Australia ended the Lionesses' 30-game unbeaten streak, making the Matildas immediate favourites.
Atleti, Sevilla headline LaLiga N. America tour
LaLiga North America announced that its summer tour will involve Atletico Madrid, Real Betis, Real Sociedad and Sevilla.
Lampard has mentality for success - Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti has backed Frank Lampard to deliver as Chelsea caretaker manager, as the pair prepare to face off in the Champions League.
Chelsea could have copied Real Madrid, instead they are a pale imitation of the Galacticos
As Chelsea face Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday amid a rebuild, can the Blues learn from their rivals' long-term success?
Baena receives 'death threats' over Valverde row
Villarreal's Alex Baena has denied that comments about Federico Valverde's unborn son led the Real Madrid midfielder to punch him.
Monday, 10 April 2023
Cheap LaLiga title talk 'angers' Barca's Xavi
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said he is surprised and angry his side are not being given credit as they near a first LaLiga title since 2019.
Transfer Talk: Bayern keen on Kolo Muani as Kane, Osimhen moves unlikely
Bayern Munich are pushing to sign a striker in the summer and have focused on Eintracht Frankfurt's Randal Kolo Muani. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Girona slow down Barca's rush to LaLiga title
Girona keeper Paul Gazzaniga played an exceptional game to keep a below-par Barcelona at bay as the sides shared the spoils at Camp Nou on Monday.
How VAR decisions have affected every Premier League club in 2022-23
We're collating a league table of overturned VAR decisions in 2022-23. Who will benefit most over the course of the Premier League season?
Sunday, 9 April 2023
Premier League race down to the wire, Dortmund on Bayern's heels, record-breaking Haaland: Weekend Review
Another weekend of European football is in the books and, once again, there is drama everywhere you look. Here's ESPN's Weekend Review.
Transfer Talk: Man United add Bayern's Pavard to transfer list
If Man United fail to land Jeremie Frimpong, they've scouted Benjamin Pavard as the next option. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Arsenal's Arteta: Point saved by Ramsdale 'magic'
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal dropped points in their Premier League race in a 2-2 draw with Liverpool, but were saved by 'magic' from Aaron Ramsdale.
Arsenal's time-wasting vs. Liverpool backfired, and it might hurt title hopes
After a dominant first half, Arsenal resorted to time-wasting and Liverpool equalised. Could the dropped points decide the Premier League?
Sources: PGMOL sorry to Brighton for VAR error
Howard Webb has spoken to Brighton and admitted the VAR should have awarded a penalty in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur.
Saturday, 8 April 2023
Transfer Talk: Man United make Kane priority as Bayern Munich ease off
As Man United make a play for Harry Kane, Bayern Munich back away from the prospect of a bidding war. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Madrid title hopes fade further after home loss
Samu Chukwueze scored twice to inflict a further blow on Real Madrid's title hopes as they were beaten 3-2 by Villarreal at home on Saturday.
Messi milestone tracker: 800 goals (and counting) across career, plus ALL his records
Messi's career might have peaked at the World Cup, but he still has plenty of milestones to reach. Here we track his progress and list his records.
Haaland can rival Messi, Ronaldo records - Pep
Man City boss Pep Guardiola said Erling Haaland has the "right mindset" to rival the goalscoring feats of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Mourinho's Roma jump into Serie A's top 4
A Paulo Dybala penalty and a superb defensive performance gave Roma a 1-0 win away to Torino on Saturday that lifted them to third place in Serie A.
Kompany's Burnley promoted to Premier League
Burnley secured an immediate return to the Premier League as they earned automatic promotion with a 2-1 victory against Middlesbrough on Friday.
Friday, 7 April 2023
Kompany's Burnley promoted to Premier League
Burnley secured an immediate return to the Premier League as they earned automatic promotion with a 2-1 victory against Middlesbrough on Friday.
Transfer Talk: Celta star Veiga on radar of Real Madrid, Napoli, Man City
Real Madrid, Napoli, Arsenal and Manchester City are among the top clubs joining the race to sign Gabriel Veiga. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Kompany's Burnley promoted to Premier League
Burnley secured an immediate return to the Premier League as they earned automatic promotion with a 2-1 victory against Middlesbrough on Friday.
Despite tough loss to England, Brazil are poised to make a splash at World Cup
The Brazilian women's national team is recapturing some of the momentum they've recently lost. Despite the tough loss to England, there is optimism.
Thursday, 6 April 2023
Argentina bump Brazil from top spot in FIFA ranks
World Cup winners Argentina topped the FIFA rankings released on Thursday for the first time in six years.
Transfer Talk: PSG won't move on from Mbappe this summer as tensions rise
Kylian Mbappe will not leave PSG in the summer with the French giants regarding the forward as "non transferable. Transfer Talk has the latest.
EA Sports FC unveils logo, vision for new post-FIFA game
The new EA Sports FC logo takes its inspiration from one of the most popular shapes in soccer and a symbol of FIFA games past -- the triangle.
After Lukaku was targeted by racist abuse, Juventus show how to take meaningful action
International soccer is far from addressing racism in the sport, but Juventus' response shows what clubs can do to take a stand.
Ben Gordon facing charges in juice bar arrest
Former NBA guard Ben Gordon was arrested on weapons and threatening charges after he began behaving erratically in a Connecticut juice shop, police said.
Wednesday, 5 April 2023
Karim Benzema's red-hot form is keeping Real Madrid's double hopes alive
Benzema scored his first-ever hat trick against Barcelona, and Barca's LaLiga title will look less like success if Real Madrid win Copa del Rey.
Wiegman: I have 'Plan B' for Finalissima
England Sarina Wiegman has said she has a "Plan B" ready to enforce if Millie Bright is ruled out of the England's squad for the Women's World Cup.
How do World Cup favourites look ahead of final international break?
April's friendlies will be the last chance for teams to gauge what they have before this summer's World Cup, so what are the favourites working on?
LIVE: Man United host Brentford
Manchester United look to end three-game winless streak as they host Brentford - follow live.
Sources: Lampard could make interim Chelsea return
Chelsea are in talks with Frank Lampard to become interim head coach as they search for a successor to Graham Potter, sources have told ESPN.
Tuesday, 4 April 2023
Liverpool condemn 'vile chants' at Stamford Bridge
Liverpool called for an end to "vile chants" about the Hillsborough Stadium disaster heard during a goalless draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Transfer Talk: Messi offered €400m megadeal by Saudi side
Al Hilal have proposed an offer worth in excess of €400 million-per-year to sign PSG forward Lionel Messi. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Vinicius testifies in racism case, apology won't do
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior testified Tuesday against a Mallorca fan accused of racially insulting him at a LaLiga game.
LIVE: Chelsea vs. Liverpool
Caretaker manager Bruno Saltor leads Chelsea as they host eighth place Liverpool - follow live.
Kessie is committed to Barca, but are they committed to him?
Franck Kessie dreamt of playing for Barcelona, but amid the club's financial woes, the free-agent signing's future may lie outside of Catalonia.
Monday, 3 April 2023
Stellini backs Kane after Everton 'cheater' chants
Tottenham coach Cristian Stellini brushed aside Everton fans calling Harry Kane a cheat after his dust-up with Abdoulaye Doucoure in their 1-1 draw.
Transfer Talk: Man Utd in touch over Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong
Manchester United have begun talks with the representatives of Bayer Leverkusen wingback Jeremie Frimpong. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Worth the weight: Sir Alex gets 40-year-old medal
Forty years later, UEFA granted medals to key people behind Aberdeen's win over Real Madrid in the European Cup Winners' Cup final in 1983.
Sunday, 2 April 2023
Frustrated Man Utd players hold 'no-staff' meeting
Frustrated Manchester United players held a meeting without manager Erik ten Hag after they were humbled in a 2-0 loss to Newcastle on Sunday.
Potter out as Chelsea boss after just seven months
Graham Potter is out as Chelsea following a disappointing tenure that has seen the club slip to 11th place in the Premier League.
Liga MX ref investigated for knee to player's groin
Mexico's football federation (FMF) have launched an investigation after footage emerged of a referee appearing to knee a player in the groin.
Man City condemn damage to Liverpool team bus
Manchester City have condemned the actions of individuals responsible for causing damage to Liverpool's team bus.
Saturday, 1 April 2023
Transfer Talk: Liverpool eye Napoli's Kim Min-Jae but PSG also in mix
Kim Min-Jae is open to making the switch to Liverpool but PSG are also eyeing the Napoli defender. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Arteta delighted with Jesus' 1st goals in 6 months
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta declared himself "delighted" as Gabriel Jesus scored his first goals in six months in a 4-1 win over Leeds United.
Bayern crush Dortmund to retake B'liga top spot
Bayern Munich overran a hapless Borussia Dortmund to win 4-2 in Der Klassiker on Saturday and reclaim top spot in the Bundesliga.
Chelsea slip into PL's bottom half with loss to Villa
Aston Villa leapfrogged Chelsea into ninth place in the table, while the London side dropped to 11th after the defeat.
Liverpool couldn't beat City with extra man - Klopp
Jurgen Klopp said Liverpool would not have won against Manchester City with an extra man on the field after they were comfortably beaten 4-1.
Grealish shows there's more to Man City than Haaland by starring vs. Liverpool
Manchester City's Jack Grealish didn't start when Liverpool visited last season, but this time he was right at the heart of their dominant 4-1 win.
Ancelotti: Brazil want me but focus is on Madrid
Brazil have been without a manager since Tite left after the World Cup and various reports claim Ancelotti is their top target.
Haaland misses Man City's game vs. Liverpool
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland will miss Saturday's crunch Premier League game against Liverpool with a groin injury.
